Name: Acoustic Guitar System | Melodic Guitar Lessons for Beginner
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Created byMarco Cirillo

Last updated 5/2020

English

What you'll learn

Learn basic major and minor chords as well as extended chords such as maj7, min7, add9, sus4 and more.
From scale to melody. How to use the notes of a scale to write a melody.
How to play musical ideas using fingerpicking/fingerstyle technique.
Practical music theory and how to play musical ideas using intervals.
How to harmonize the major and minor scale and put together chord progressions.
How to implement extended chords in your playing.

Course content

8 sections • 93 lectures • 7h 37m total length

Some of things you will learn in this module0:53
How to position the thumb | Three Golden Rules4:10
Thumb Exercise | Spanish Melody6:28
QUICK TIP. Bar 9, 10, and 11, should be played in "Free Time." This is an option used when a piece of music has no discernible beat. You can play these notes much slower and interpret them as you prefer.
How to pluck the strings with the fingers | Three Golden Rules4:47
Learn to pluck guitar strings with the side of the fingertip, at a 45-degree angle, using big and small knuckles to mute and articulate tones.
Alternate Fingering Exercise | The One String Challenge5:26
What's an arpeggio?1:19
Arpeggio Exercise | Melodic Arpeggio Pattern5:42
Combine Single Notes And Arpeggios2:38
Arpeggio and Melody Exercise | Classical E minor6:40
Neck memorization. Chromatic Scale Vs Reference Note.5:10
Neck Memorization Simple Exercise.4:09
Difference Between Strumming and Fingerstyle3:01
Discover the difference between strumming and finger picking, and learn how right-hand techniques, plucking patterns, and chord voicing shape melody using picks or fingers.

Some of the things you will learn in this module1:52
Music Theory Terms You Should Know.4:25
Intervals | The Space Between Two Notes7:04
The Chromatic Scale8:18
Major and minor 2nd6:31
Major and Minor 3rd7:01
The G and B Open Strings Exception2:38
Learn why the G and B strings require adjusted fingering for major and minor thirds and the perfect fourth, and how to apply these shapes in beginner melodic guitar lessons.
Perfect 4th5:45
Perfect 5th3:47
Explore how the perfect fifth interval forms across the fretboard using power chord shapes rooted on the E and G strings, with an open-string application and a simple repeating pattern.
Major and Minor 6th7:08
Master major and minor six intervals on acoustic guitar by exploring multiple fretboard shapes across strings, clarifying the distinction between minus six and major six, and practicing harmony-friendly patterns.
Major and Minor 7th6:56
Introducing the Major Scale3:59

Some of the things you will learn in this module0:37
Explore the key topics you will learn in this module within the acoustic guitar system and melodic guitar lessons for beginners.
How to Name and Write Chords1:57
Learn to name and write chords, from basic major and minor chords to seventh extensions, using the 1 3 5 concept and the 1 flat 3 and 5 idea.
Chords Names as Roman Numerals1:29
Where Chords Come From2:52
Difference Between Major and Minor Chords5:10
Arpeggio Triads Explained9:53
Musical ideas with arpeggios5:08
From Arpeggio to Basic Chords2:43
Learn how to move from arpeggios to basic chords, grasp the root, third, and fifth, and practice C major, G major, and E minor with finger-picking.
C major Key7:23
Explore the C major key and its major chords C, F, G, with minor chords D minor, E minor, and A minor, plus root-note focus and plucking options.
C major | Chord Progression N.15:07
C major | Chord Progression N.25:17
Practice C major, G major, A minor, and F major progression on the first, fifth, sixth, and fourth degrees with a finger-picking pattern, emphasizing articulation and smooth transitions for beginners.
C major | Chord Progression N.34:25
The Relative Minor Key Explained5:34
A minor | Chord Progression N.13:28
A minor | Chord Progression N.26:14
A minor | Chord Progression N.36:06
G major Key4:54
Learn the G major scale and chord progression (G major, A minor, B minor, C major, D major, E minor, F# diminished) with fingering, picking, and barre chord tips.
G major | Chord Progression N.14:54
G major | Chord Progression N.25:52
Learn the G major, D major, E minor, and C major progression across six strings with a four-round picking pattern and fingerings for a melodic rhythm.
G major | Chord Progression N.35:21
Explore a simple G major chord progression with a step-by-step finger-picking pattern and melody notes, linking G major to C major and D major through smooth transitions.
E minor Key | Relative Minor of G major4:40
E Minor| Chord Progression N.16:15
E Minor| Chord Progression N.24:16
Explore building an e minor chord progression by weaving degrees 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7 into a thumb-plucked melody over e minor, g major, a minor, and c major.
E Minor| Chord Progression N.35:19
Other Basic Chords2:36

How to fret the notes correctly4:58
Some of the things you will learn in this module2:00
Explore what you will learn in this module of the acoustic guitar system for beginners and focus on melodic guitar concepts.
Scale Interval Pattern2:59
How to Organize Scales on Guitar7:41
Step 1 | C major Scale3:19
Step 2 | Combine Melody and Chords in C major7:23
Combine melody and chords in C major by building an easy progression and anchoring bass notes, then practice the C major scale over each bass note.
Step 3 | Melody in C major5:48
Step 1 | A minor scale2:12
Step 2 | Combine Chords and Melody in A Minor6:00
Step 3 | Melody in A minor8:35
Learn a melody in a minor by blending bass notes with the a minor scale over chords like a minor, d minor, g major, c major, and harmonic minor ideas.
Step 1 | G major Scale3:18
Step 2 | Combine Chords and Melody in G major4:29
Step 3 | G major Melody7:50
Master a g major melody by cycling through chords g major, e minor, c, and d, while integrating bass notes, open strings, and melodic patterns.
Step 1 | E minor Scale4:33
Step 2 | Combine Chords and Melody in E minor5:16
Step 3 | E Minor Melody6:05

Extended Chords. What are They? WATCH!3:47
Major 7th Chords in C major/A minor key6:05
Practical Example in C major4:40
Practical Example in A minor6:57
Major 7th Chords in G major/E minor6:42
Master major seven and minor seven chords in G major and E minor, then C major, while exploring dominant seven and half-diminished shapes from the G major scale.
Practical Example in G major3:48
How to Spice Things Up with Fingerstyle Guitar5:34
Practical Example in E minor3:56
Add9 Chords in C major/A minor6:57
Practical Example in C major3:58
Practical Example in A minor3:52
Add9 Chords in G major/E minor4:50
Practical Example in G major5:57
Explore a G major based progression using G9 and Em9, described as a minor seven with a ninth, with a fixed finger-picking pattern across C9 and D chords.
Practical Example in E minor4:10
In this practical e minor example, learn em9, cmaj7, g, and d major voicings with a three-string focus, fingerpicking pattern one-two-three, and thumb-on-string coordination; end back to e minor.

I Didn't Write Anything for this Module. WATCH BEFORE YOU GET STARTED.2:12
The D major Key Explained6:47
D Major Chord Progression6:01
Add a Fingerpicking Pattern to the Chord Progression5:11
Choose a fingerpicking pattern for your chord progression, explore simple eight-note patterns and a classical vibe, practice each chord, and prepare to add melody and extensions.
How to Add a Melody Using the Scale8:32
Learn to add a melody with the d major scale on the guitar by leveraging the top three strings, staying in one position, and navigating chord changes.
D Major Extensions 7th and 9th6:55
D major Using 7th Chords4:30
D major Using Add9 Chords4:12

Requirements

You should have an acoustic or classical guitar.
It is recommended but not required to know the names of the notes on the guitar neck.
You should know how to hold the guitar correctly.

Description

ACOUSTIC GUITAR SYSTEM is a guitar course for beginners who keep asking the same questions:

"How can I go from playing simple basic chords to beautiful sounding melodies in a few weeks."

"what about putting music theory into practice so that I can finally come up with my musical ideas."

Acoustic Guitar System is an online course that will show you how to play guitar in the most creative, musical, and practical way.

In this guitar course, I am going to show you how to transform your guitar playing and become a creative guitar player.

We will cover things such as:

"Fingerstyle technique and how to pluck the strings to achieve the perfect tone, dynamics, and control. We will play basic melodies, chords, arpeggios, and musical ideas that will shape your fingerpicking technique."

"Practical music theory and how to put into practice basic concepts such as intervals, major and minor chords, extended chords, major and minor scales, and more."

"Beautiful chords on the guitar and how to use fingerstyle guitar to spice things up and create chord progressions that are simple yet interesting. We will cover major and minor chords as well as major 7th, minor 7th and dominant 7th chords as well as add9 and more."

Scales and melodies on guitar and how to write a beautiful melody by learning the notes of the scale and then wisely write combine chords and single notes.

Basic percussive technique on the acoustic guitar such as thumb slap and thumb slap and strum.

This guitar course is perfect for any guitar player who wants to learn more about playing guitar and truly understand how to put together chords and melody.

Three things are stopping you from becoming the guitar player you want.

Number 1: You are stuck in a guitar rot. It could be because you play the same chords and songs or because you don't know how to progress. Reaching a plateau is one of the main reasons why guitar players stop playing guitar.

Number 2: You are practicing the wrong things. When I talk to beginners, I hear this a lot, "I am playing Pentatonic scales because someone told me this is the best way to start." There isn't such a thing as the best way. There is your way and what you need. Don't waste time practicing guitar styles that don't represent you. You want to be a blues player, learn blues. A classical player, learn classical guitar.

Number 3: You try to play too many things. Places like YouTube drive you crazy, and you always end up clicking on a ton of guitar lessons instead of practicing. Too many choices can slow you down big time.

The good news is, it is easy to get your motivation back if you follow a structured program.

If you want to learn how to play basic chords, extended chords, and you want to finally learn how to play simple scales and melodies using fingerstyle guitar, you should check this course. We will also learn practical music theory, simple percussive technique, and more.

Each guitar lesson comes with a dedicated Pdf that you can download and print.

IS THIS COURSE FOR BEGINNERS?

As a guitar teacher, I do my best to make things as simple as possible. This course doesn't show you how to hold the guitar or how to play your very first chords.

However, just because it doesn't show you that it doesn't mean that it is not for beginners.

There are a lot of different levels within the beginner's phase. Some beginners can pick up things much faster than others so they could, for example, finish this course quickly.

Some beginners learn slowly, and they need a more step-by-step and detailed program.

I did my best to keep things very simple. However, if you never played guitar before, THIS COURSE IS NOT FOR YOU.

It's impossible to create a beginner course that fits everyone. I am aware of that!

I would consider this course to be great for fingerstyle beginners. It's for students that already played guitar for a while and know the basic chords and simple strumming who want to learn more about fingerstyle, practical music theory, scales, and chords.

PLEASE! Make sure you preview some of the lessons inside Acoustic Guitar System.

Take advantage of the 30 days money back!

My goal is to teach you how to play guitar creatively. I did my best to organize the guitar lessons step by step, but I am always open to feedback so, please, if you have questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with new ideas or suggestions.

Enough talking!

Grab your guitar, and let's get started.

Marco Cirillo

Who this course is for:

Guitar players who want to learn guitar in a musical, practical and interesting way.
Players who want to learn beautiful chords.
Guitar players who want to learn how to write a melody using the notes of a scale.
Guitar players who want to learn extended chords.
Guitar players who want the tool to become a professional guitar player and teacher.

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Course content

FINGERSTYLE TECHNIQUE EXPLAINED12 lectures • 50min

PRACTICAL MUSIC THEORY| Intervals Explained with Musical Idea12 lectures • 1hr 5min

CHORDS AND FINGERPICKING GUITAR25 lectures • 1hr 58min

SCALES AND MELODY16 lectures • 1hr 22min

EXTENDED CHORDS | FROM BASIC TO COOL | 7th and Add9 CHORD14 lectures • 1hr 11min

DO IT YOURSELF! APPLY THINGS IN D MAJOR (AND OTHER KEYS)8 lectures • 44min

USEFUL RHYTHMIC TECHNIQUES FOR BEGINNERS4 lectures • 18min

BONUS | POPULAR EXTENDED CHORDS for BEGINNERS2 lectures • 8min

Requirements

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